Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center

07/03/2015

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05/10/2015

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11/27/2013

11/27/2013

Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center
Hosts Annual Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce Basket Brigade
Chamber’s Contractor & Building Services Committee Program Provides Thanksgiving Food Baskets
to Families in Need

More than 200 volunteers descended on Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center on Sunday, November 24 to assemble Thanksgiving food baskets for families in need throughout the region, as part of the Annual Basket Brigade sponsored by the Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce Basket Brigade. The event, coordinated by the Chamber’s Contractor & Building Services Committee, utilizes the combination of donated food items and monetary donations to assemble the needed supplies for a Thanksgiving dinner.
“As one of the newest members of the Meadowlands Chamber, we were pleased to offer our facility for this worthy event as an extension of our commitment to serve our community,” said Lynn McVey, Acting President and CEO of Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center. “Even though the day brought with it the first significant chill of the pending winter season, it was heartwarming to see all of the volunteers come together and assemble over 300 of these food baskets in such a short time. It was also great to see the string of vehicles lined up to deliver these baskets to the community. It’s rewarding to see that so many individuals gave a few hours of their lives to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of families in the region.”
Each basket included a 10-pound turkey with roasting pan, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, corn, green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, a pumpkin pie, juice boxes, tangerines, small amount of candy, and more. Support for the contents of the baskets come from corporate Chamber members, the public and regional business. Recipients of these baskets are identified from local governments and community assistance organizations, and delivery is made on an anonymous basis to all recipients.

11/01/2013

Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center Awarded an “A” for Patient Safety.
The Leapfrog Group Recognizes Hospital with Highest Patient Safety Grade; Meadowlands Moves from “C” to “A” Within One Year

SECAUCUS, NJ – October 25th, 2013 – Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center (MHMC) was honored with an “A” grade in the Fall 2013 update to The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from accidents, errors, injuries and infections. The Hospital Safety Score, compiled under the guidance of the nation’s leading experts on patient safety, is administered by Leapfrog, an independent industry watchdog. The Hospital Safety Score is the first and only hospital safety rating to be analyzed in the peer-reviewed Journal of Patient Safety, and is designed to give the public information they can use to protect themselves and their families.
The majority – 60% – of the safety grades for New Jersey hospitals stayed the same, while only 40% of grades changed. Half of the changed grades changed for the better, and Meadowlands is in the elite group of 20% that improved their ranking.
“Patient safety is at the heart of everything we do and the quality healthcare we provide. This ‘A’ grade places Meadowlands amongst the top third of hospitals nationwide that were rated and is testament to the commitment of our staff in keeping patients safe and happy while in our care,” says Lynn McVey, Acting Chief Executive Officer of MHMC. “Organizational initiatives dedicated to improving quality, safety, and the patient experience have paid off, bringing Meadowlands from a ‘C’ facility to an ‘A’ facility across the last 12 months.”
Since early 2011, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve patient safety and quality, MHMC has made unprecedented physical and technology upgrades to the facility, implemented staff performance standards to ensure patient safety and quality care, and made operational improvements across the organization to better serve its patients and the community.
“As patients begin to take a more active role in selecting where to receive health care, it has never been more important to focus on hospital safety and transparency. The ‘A’ hospitals, including Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center, are helping us to raise the standards of health care nationwide,” said Leah Binder, President and CEO of Leapfrog. “We offer our congratulations and hope the hospital will continue to strive for an ever-increasing level of excellence in patient safety.”

In addition to this recognition from Leapfrog, Meadowlands commitment to quality and patient safety is evident through recent recognitions from Healthgrades and from Hospital Compare, a program of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In 2011 and 2012, Healthgrades gave its renowned 5-Star Rating to Meadowlands for Gall Bladder Surgery outcomes. In 2012, Hospital Compare recognized Meadowlands as the highest ranked hospital in Hudson County for doctors and nurses and the highest ranked hospital in New Jersey, and above the national average, for cleanliness.
To see Meadowlands Hospital’s scores as they compare nationally and locally, and to find safety tips for patients and their loved ones, visit the Hospital Safety Score website at www.hospitalsafetyscore.org. Local hospitals’ scores are also available on the free mobile app, available at www.hospitalsafetyscore.org.

About The Leapfrog Group
The Leapfrog Group (www.leapfroggroup.org) is a national nonprofit organization using the collective leverage of large purchasers of health care to initiate breakthrough improvements in the safety, quality and affordability of health care for Americans. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey allows purchasers to structure their contracts and purchasing to reward the highest performing hospitals. The Leapfrog Group was founded in November 2000 with support from the Business Roundtable and national funders and is now independently operated with support from its purchaser and other members.

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09/20/2013

We are so excited for our 5K Run/Walk next Sunday, September 29th!!!! Only one week left... Please come and join us. See you all there!

09/04/2013

We now have a nice coffee shop in the main lobby. We offer all sorts of premium coffee and tea as well as snacks and non-alcohol beverages. Please check us out and enjoy!

09/04/2013

09/04/2013

Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center Hosts Its Annual 5K Run/Walk on September 29
Proceeds to Benefit the American Heart Association;
Community Event to Draw Runners and Walkers from Throughout the Tri-State

On Sunday, September 29, runners and walkers from throughout the tri-state area will converge on Secaucus, NJ for the Third Annual Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center 5K Run/Walk, benefitting the American Heart Association and its ongoing mission of research and awareness of cardiovascular disease and stroke. The event will begin with registration and check-in at the hospital’s campus at 55 Meadowlands Parkway in Secaucus at 7:30 a.m., with the run/walk beginning at 9 a.m. Refreshments and awards will help finish the morning’s activities around 10 a.m. Online registration is already underway and same-day registration will be available.
“As the region’s leading community hospital, we take the responsibility to keep our community healthy very seriously, and our annual 5K run/walk is a part of that commitment,” says Lynn McVey, Acting President and Chief Executive Officer of Meadowlands Hospital. “Over the years, we’ve partnered with our friends from the American Heart Association on a number of occasions and we truly believe in the mission to help the medical community and the general public with best practices in the prevention, treatment, and research into the country’s leading cause of death and disability. We are looking forward to partnering with our neighbors and businesses throughout the region to make this our most successful event to date!”
The start/finish line for the event will be located at the hospital’s driveway off Meadowlands Parkway. The 5K (about 3 mile) course will proceed out Meadowlands Parkway towards Harmon Meadows Plaza to the halfway point, where runners and walkers will head back towards the hospital via the same route. The course is USATF-certified and sanctioned and considered “fast and flat” for running enthusiasts. Water stations for all participants will be located at the haflway point of the race and at the start/finish line. Trophies will be awarded for the overall top three competitiors. Medals will be awarded for the top three finishers in the nine age divisions: 10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80 or older.
Entry fees are $25 if pre-registered online before September 20. The registration increases to $30 after September 20 and on the day of the event. USATF-NJ members receive a $3 discount during the pre-registration period. Entry fees include an event t-shirt. Registration is available at: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Secaucus/MeadowlandsHospitalMedicalCenter5KRunWalk

MHMC 5K Run/Walk 2013
Sponsorship opportunities are also available for business and commercial organizations, groups and individuals. Event sponsorships begin at a minimum of $500 for a Bronze Sponsorship, minimum of $1,000 for a Silver Sponsorship, and a minimum of $2,000 for a Gold Sponsorships. All sponsorships include corporate signage, free registrations for runners/walkers, and inclusion of logo/corporate name on the event t-shirt. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Sabina Sanchez at 201-392-3397 or via email at ssanchez@meadowlandshospital.org for more information or to secure a sponsorship.

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08/27/2013

WHEN ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
As members of the Medical Staff at Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center, we are sick and tired of reading negative press about the hospital. Until now, we have
felt that remaining silent was the best approach to take, but pride and commitment will no longer allow us to sit and watch this accomplished medical center be
subject to biased criticism.
Since late 2010, the hospital’s management has been working extremely hard to improve patient care and safety at the hospital. Recently, The Record newspaper
reported it best with a headline story that read in part:
“Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center improved to a B in the latest hospital grades for patient safety, reported Tuesday by the nonprofit
Leapfrog Group. The rest of North Jersey’s hospitals maintained the grades they received six months ago.” (May 8, 2013)
MHMC was the only New Jersey hospital to improve its patient safety score.
Also, reports by Press Ganey, the unquestioned national measurement on patient perception and satisfaction, demonstrate significant improvements in the
hospital’s rankings under the new ownership. Our doctors are ranked at the 84% percentile, well above the New Jersey and national averages for patient
satisfaction (http://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare). Additionally, MHMC ranks as the cleanest hospital in the United States with a zero percent infection
rate! (www.hospitalsafetyscore.org)
The positive transformation of Meadowlands Hospital can be seen everywhere, since new management assumed operations:
• 250 new doctors have joined the Medical Staff
• The numbers of specialties and sub-specialties have vastly expanded
• Significant investments have been made in facility renovations and technology upgrades
• New treatments and services have been added
• The latest in diagnostic and treatment technology has been introduced
• A medical school affiliation has been established
Our patients are loyal to Meadowlands Hospital and often comment on these improvements. As physicians, we find it disturbing and counter-productive to waste
time explaining the truth and the real motives behind the negativity. The truth is that the leadership of the Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE),
headed by Ann Twomey, is cynically conjuring up claims that are ultimately proving to be baseless.
Yet, in the blind pursuit of some presumed negotiating “leverage,” the leadership maliciously smears both the reputation won back by the hospital, and tarnishes
the tasks of the very employees who helped make this possible! Many of these employees, by the way, are very sincere, professional and hard-working union
employees who say they are being humiliated by Twomey’s inexplicable actions. The hospital has made and kept its promises to the communities it serves. In 33
months under current management , Meadowlands Hospital has been the subject of 20 anonymous (read: Twomey) and unwarranted complaints to the New
Jersey Department of Health.
Fortunately, the truth prevails. Independent measurements and rankings do not lie. MHMC’s scores and rankings continue to improve, as shown at www.
meadowlandshospital.org.
Our diagnosis for Meadowlands Hospital is bright and promising. We promise.

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05/15/2013

2013 Hospital Week BBQ

04/25/2013

Meadowlands Hospital Assigns New Chief Medical Officer

Secaucus, NJ – April 25, 2013 – As part of its ongoing efforts to ensure quality care, patient safety and a positive patient experience in Secaucus and the Meadowlands region, Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center (MHMC) announce today the appointment of Michael Sciarra, D.O., as its new Chief Medical Officer.

Dr. Sciarra is board-certified Gastroenterologist who also has a specialty in Internal Medicine. He has more than 16 years of professional medical experience. He received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and a graduate D.O. degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) Medical School. Dr. Sciarra completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Seton Hall University. In addition to MHMC, he is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, Holy Name Hospital and Palisades Medical Center.
“Dr. Sciarra is a well-known, talented and experienced Gastroenterologist in the region and is sure to be a strong asset to MHMC and the community it serves,” said Lynn McVey, Acting Chief Executive Officer of MHMC. “We look forward to his assistance in helping to guide our healthcare mission and his help in ensuring that MHMC offers the highest quality care to patients and families throughout Secaucus community and surrounding towns.”

Dr. Sciarra has served the Secaucus community as a physician from the beginning of his medical career and has been a staff physician at MHMC for as long.

Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center is an acute care, 230-bed hospital located in Secaucus, NJ. MHMC provides comprehensive patient care including acute care, women’s healthcare, and ambulatory services, among others, using cutting-edge technology in an environment of integrity and safety. For general hospital information, visit us online at http://www.meadowlandshospital.org/.

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